TEDYUSCUNG

This morning we drove to Wissahickon to go hiking.  We hiked up the trail that leads to the Indian statue.  The Indian's name is Tedyuscung which means "a nameless chief".  The statue was supposedly there to represent a Lenape chief watching over his people while they move to a larger land.

We hiked for a little over 2 hours. It was an awesome day! The weather was perfect, sunny and 52 degrees (I think) and Doggy and I had fun hiking with Mommy and Daddy.

Doggy & I taking a snack break and admiring the view.

What I Got From Santa

I got a whole bunch of cool gift this Christmas! But my all time favorite gift is the one from Santa. I asked Santa for Swedish Fish, and he got me a whole 2 pound bag! My mommy and daddy would have never gotten me or allow me to get such a huge bag of candy. It's even bigger than Doggy!


My Uncle Vin and "Aunt" Katie got me this really fun game called Cartoon It, and an app store gift card. That's a great gift because I love to draw! Travis and George, (my aunt and uncle's silly stuffed animals) got me a cool magic trick book that includes a wand! 


Our neighbors, the Malandras got me a cool Scrabble game! Awesome, I love word games! Our other neighbors, Uncle George and Aunt Jeanie got me a Snoopy piggy bank, a small box of chocolates, and a nice bead kit. I can't wait to eat those chocolates! Our other neighbor, Uncle Roy, got me a purple 2 man sleigh! Dear God, please let there be lots of snow this winter, Amen.


My friend Shannon, got me this game called Apples to Apples. I've played it at school before and it's a lot of fun! My friend Carmen and her sister Rachel got me Squinkies.  They are these really cool tiny squishy toys that are so fun to play with. My swimmate Keara, got me a really cool science experiment book! She sure knows what i like to do for fun - doing experiments in the basement or in my parents' bathroom!


Mommy and Daddy got me a pair of snow pants, 2 pairs of LL Bean sweatpants, and a really cute shirt. My cousins Justin and Tyler gave me money for  Plants vs. Zombie app for my iPad and some craft projects. My Uncle TA and Aunt Annie got me 2 huge bags of shrimp chips and cash. Nana got me a very warm and colorful scarf that she knitted herself and cash.  Grandpa and grandma also got me cash. Like Aesop says.....when you don't know what to get, cash is your best bet!


Thank you everyone for my great gifts!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

My Latest Artwork

Mommy said she couldn't find any decent wedding cards at the store.  So, I drew this card for her to give to Auntie Faten, I hope Auntie Faten likes it.

Happy Birthday Ms. Denise!

I want to dedicate this post to Ms. Denise. She is a very nice woman who works at the front desk of our YMCA. She always buys something from the snack bar to support our team, and she donated a really nice prize to the team on Bingo Night 2 weeks ago! Well anyway, today is her birthday! 

Happy birthday Ms. Denise!  Have a wonderful day and I hope you like the video. Doggy and I made it just for you.

3 New Christmas Card Designs!

I had a request for 10 Christmas cards from Auntie Karen last week! She wanted different designs, so I was busy trying to come up with some new designs all weekend long.  Check them out below.  If you want to see other KGBDesigns greeting cards, just click on the page on the right hand side of this post.

Joke of the Week, November 28, 2011

Jacob: What did one ocean say to the other?

Jeffrey: What?

Jacob: Nothing, they just waved.

Joke of the Week, November 21, 2011 - Thanksgiving edition

Who dressed the turkey in a T-shirt and shorts?
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The cranberries

Our Awesome Neighbors

Last Sunday was my birthday. Happy Birthday to me! Our neighbors, Uncle George and Aunt Jeannie and the Malandra family got me some really cool presents! Uncle George & Aunt Jeannie got me a butterfly making kit that I can use to decorate my room, a diary, and Crayola Presto Dots. The Malandras got me a gingerbread house foam kit, which is perfect since Christmas is coming up! Even though we couldn't have a party because I had a swim meet, and because Daddy was in Connecticut for work. My neighbors still made it special by remembering my birthday. We have some awesome neighbors! My mom also made a raspberry Angry Bird cake and Angry Bird cupcakes for me, our neighbors, and my friends! (check it out)

Joke of the Week - November 14, 2011 - Thanksgiving Edition

Why did they let the turkey join the band?  
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Because he had the drumsticks 

My New iPad2

I just saved up enough money for my iPad!!!!! I sold my original KGBDesigns cards, pulled weeds during the summer, helped Daddy wash the car, raked up leaves, and saved up all my birthday and reward money.  It took me almost 2 years to save up enough money, but it was totally worth the wait!


It just so happens that I had a swim meet in Delaware this past weekend ( no tax there).  Since I did well at the meet, Mommy and Daddy surprised me (along with my Uncle Vin and grandmom) by taking me to a Target nearby to get it.  Then we all went out to Bertucci's afterwards to celebrate.

I even got a light blue Smart Cover from my Uncle Vin and "Aunt" KT as an early birthday present to go with it!

Joke of The Week - Thanksgiving Edition 11-7-11

What day of the week do turkeys hate most?
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Friday (fry - day)

Happy Halloween Ms. Morett!

Happy Halloween Everybody!

I want to dedicate this post to my favorite "substitute" teacher, Ms. Morett. 

Dear Ms. Morett, 

I drew this haunted house just for YOU! I love the spooky eyeball on the card you sent!  Thank you for thinking of me.  I miss you!

Love,

Active Girl CC 

and Doggy

A Week in the Life of Active Girl

Monday

7:00 -  Wake up and get ready for breakfast

8:15 - Walk to school 

8:30 - 3:30 - In school

4:00 - 5:00 - Start homework

5:15 - Bike with mommy to the library

5:30 - 6:30 - Do Chinese homework while Mommy tutors

6:45 - Bike home

7:30 - Eat dinner

8:00 - Do dishes

8:15 - Work on pumpkin for school pumpkin decorating contest

9:00 - Bedtime

Tuesday

7:00 -  Wake up and get ready for breakfast

8:15 - Walk to school

8:30 - 3:30 - In school

3:45 - 4:15 - Do homework at the Y while Mommy tutors

4:30 - 5:30 - Swim practice 

6:30 - 7:30 - Finish homework while Mommy prepares dinner

7:30 - Eat dinner

8:00 -  Finish working on pumpkin for school pumpkin decorating contest

9:00 - Bedtime

Wednesday

7:00 -  Wake up and get ready for breakfast

8:15 - Walk to school

8:30 - 3:30 - In school

4:00 - 5:30 - Do homework (regular school, art school, and Chinese school)

6:00 - 8:00 - Swim team time trials

8:30 - Eat dinner

9:00 - Bedtime

Thursday

7:00 -  Wake up and get ready for breakfast

8:15 - Walk to school

8:30 - 3:30 - In school

3:45 - 4:15 - Do homework at the Y while Mommy tutors

4:30 - 5:30 - Swim practice

6:30 - 7:30 - Finish homework while Mommy prepares dinner

7:30 - Eat dinner

8:00 -  Relax (watch a little TV/ play games on my DS)

9:00 - Bedtime

Friday

7:00 -  Wake up and get ready for breakfast

8:15 - Walk to school

8:30 - 3:30 - In school

4:00 - 6:30 - Review and study Chinese for quiz on Saturday

7:00 - 8:00 - Swim practice

8:30 - 10:00 Friday Night is Family Night. Eat dinner while we watch TV or a movie (usually with popcorn), or play board games and eat junk food.

10:00 - Bedtime

Saturday

8:00 - Wake up

9:00 - Go to chinese school

9:30 - 12:00 - Chinese school

12:45 - Eat lunch

1:00 - 2:00 - Clean up house

2:00 - rest of the day - Do WHATEVER I want: read, watch TV, play video games, eat, draw, play indoor soccer with Daddy, help Mommy prepare dinner or not, write on my blog, check emails, etc.

9:00 - Bedtime - it's usually at 10 on the weekend but I have to get up early for a swim meet tomorrow :(

Sunday

6:00 - Wake up

6:30 - Leave for swim meet in Boyertown

8:00 - Arrive at Boyertown

9:00 - 12:30 Swim meet

1:00 - Leave from swim meet to art class

2:00 - 4:00 - Art class

4:30 - 9:00 - Do WHATEVER I want: read, watch TV, play video games, eat, draw, play indoor soccer with Daddy, help Mommy prepare dinner or not, write on my blog, check emails, etc.

9:00 - Bedtime

Boy, what a busy week I had! Then on Monday, I do it all over again (but the swim meet is on Saturday next week and it is in Delaware)!

Joke of the Week - October 24, 2011 Halloween Edition

What do you get when you cross a vampire and a snowman?

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FROSTBITE

How to Catch a Cute Boy

Step 1. Get a fishing rod or use a stick with
 a long piece of string tied to it.


Step 2. Tie a piece of candy at the end for bait. 
(It can be anything as long as it is sweet)

Step 3. Next, get a computer genius to track down the boy you're looking for (or you can just go to your school playground).

Step 4. Then cast out your rod and wait. When you hear the sound of a wrapper opening, quickly reel in your catch!


Step 5.  When your boy gets near, make sure you snatch the candy bar and hide it or you are going to lose the boy and your beloved candy bar.


AND THAT'S HOW YOU CATCH A BOY FOLKS!
(This also works on girls.  Just make sure you use flowers for bait.)


RESULTS MAY VARY
I tried this myself and it worked on my cousin, Justin. 

Joke of the Week - Halloween Edition October 17, 2011

A book never written: Scary monsters by Frank N. Stein

Sketches

Joke of the Week - Halloween Edition October 10, 2011

What is a witch's favorite subject?

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Spelling!

Happy Birthday to my Favorite "Auntie" Katie

Today is my favorite "Auntie" Katie's birthday! I think she's turning 21. Happy Birthday Katie!

Love,
CC & Doggy

Joke of the Week - Halloween Edition October 3, 2011

Why didn't the skeleton fight the monster?

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Because he didn't have the guts!

Happy Birthday My BFF!

Today is my best friend, Carmen's birthday!  

This is a little video I made for you, Carmen. Enjoy!

Joke of The Week - September 26, 2011

A tomato, some water, and some lettuce were in a race. The lettuce was ahead. The water was running, and the tomato was trying to catch up!

Landscape

Joke (Riddle) of the Week - September 19, 2011

Two dads and two sons went fishing.  They each caught a fish, but there are only three fish.  How is that possible?
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It was a son, his father, and his grandpa.

KGBDesigns - Original Greeting Cards by Active Girl

If you haven't seen my "KGBDesigns" card collection, please check it out by clicking on the link to the right of this post.  Please order some cards to support my iPad fund, I still don't have enough saved up for that iPad2 but I am getting close.

Here is my latest card design:

DADDY

My Daddy is in Nebraska right now and I really miss him. So I decided to write a poem for him:
Recite to the tune of Doggy, a poem by Active Girl (see video below).


DADDY
Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
Oh how much I love you.
I love it when you are always by my side
Especially when we go on a bike ride.
I love it when you (sometimes) take me to school
I love it when you watch me swim at the pool.
I love it when we play our silly games 
Even though mommy thinks they are quite lame.
Oh Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
I met you when I didn't even know how to poo
But there is nothing better than spending time with you.


Daddy, I miss you and I hope you come home soon!
Love,
Active Girl CC

Original "Doggy" Poem by Active Girl, Read by Doggy